Bigg Boss is one of the most controversial and entertaining reality shows in India. The contestants stay in a Bigg Boss house and conduct regular activities for three to four months as if it's their own house. Every week, one contestant is eliminated. The last person, who survives all eliminations, is declared the winner of Bigg Boss. The contestants have to perform daily tasks and form alliances with others to stay for a longer time. Some of the Bigg Boss contestants are struggling celebrities who came to the Bigg Boss house to get fame while some others are popular celebrities who came to win the trophy and increase their fan following. As it is the top reality show in India, the salary of the contestants is also very high. Here is the per-episode fee charged by some of the most popular Bigg Boss 16 contestants.
Abdu Rozik (Rs 1.7 Lakh): Abdu Rozik is a blogger, boxer, and the world's smallest singer, she is one of the favorite contestants of Bigg Boss 16. According to media reports, he gets 1.7 Lakh per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
Sumbul Touqeer Khan (Rs 1.5 Lakh): Sumbul is a famous TV actress. Sumbul Touqeer Khan is the face of Star Plus with her mindblowing performance in 'Imlie'. According to media reports, she gets Rs 1.5 Lakh per episode.
Ankit Gupta (Rs 1 Lakh): Ankit Gupta is a popular TV actor. He appeared in many TV shows, however, he is known for his brilliant performance in Udaariyaan. According to media reports, he charges 1 Lakh per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
Tina Datta (Rs 1.3 Lakh): Tina Datta is a famous TV actress known for her role of 'Ichcha' in the Color TV show Uttaran. According to media reports, she charges around 1.3 Lakh per episode.
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia (Rs 1 Lakh): Nimrat Kaur is a famous TV actress and she is known for her performance in Chhoti Sardari. According to media reports, she charges Rs 1 Lakh per episode.
Manya Singh (Rs 1 Lakh): Manya Singh is an Indian model and beauty queen. However, she was evicted from the show. According to media reports, she charges 1 Lakh per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
Sreejita De (Rs 80,000): Sreejita De is a famous TV actress, however, she became the first contestant who was evicted from the show. According to media reports, she got Rs 80,000 per episode.
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary (Rs 70,000): Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is a TV actress known for her role of Tejo in the Color TV serial Udaariyaan. According to media reports, she receives Rs 70,000 per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
Soundarya Sharma (Rs 60,000): Soundarya is a famous actress and she appeared in many movies and web series. According to media reports, she charges 60,000 per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
Sajid Khan (Rs 55,000): Sajid Khan is a famous director and actor in the Bollywood industry. According to media reports, he receives 55,000 per episode of Bigg Boss 16.
